1993 Ford F-250 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 28%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford F-250, 28% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is about a fuel tank delivery and air induction bulletin, cross tank fuel flow problem my Ford f250 truck is having. I have notified my local dealership and Ford customer service, they both say there is no recall for this vehicle. But I found a NHTSA campaign # 93v12500 describing exactly what has been happening for the last 6 months. It needs to be fixed and is expensive, but I can't get any satisfaction from Ford, I'm hoping you can help. Updated 04/15/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10306586, filed 2010-02, 295,251 miles“Vehicle experienced the same defect related to the fuel tank overflowing as stated in recall 010i 008 000. The consumers vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at his expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10026370, filed 2003-07, 160,000 miles“Consumer was fueling truck with gas when it suddenly shot back out of tank and went all over him; arms , stomach, etc. Reported this to gas station where he was filling his tank at the time. Recall 93v125, however consumer's vehicle is not included, consumer was injured by the gasoline burns.”
NHTSA complaint #887000, filed 2001-04“Nhtsa recall campaign 01i008000 concerning fuel cross flow. After having recall repairs performed the problem recurred. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10117491, filed 2005-04“While driving down the highway stopped at a light and gentleman was honking to get consumer's attention because he noticed a gas leak. Took vehicle to a local mechanic, and had the cross tank fuel flow check valve and the fuel regulator replaced. *akdealer replaced upper radiator hose.”
NHTSA complaint #860119, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 00V424000Dec 29, 2000Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the…Covers: Ford F-250 1993, F-350 1993, F-150 1993
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this…Covers: Ford F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993, F-350 1990–1993 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 8% |
| 2013 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 8% |
| 2011 | 22 | 9% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 41 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 37 | 28% |
| 1992 | 32 | 27% |
| 1991 | 30 | 28% |
| 1990 | 40 | 36% |
| 1989 | 30 | 27% |
| 1988 | 11 | 18% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-250
29 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology